INFLUENCERS

A LGBTQ+ RESOURCE FOR THOSE IN THE CLOSET, THOSE WHO HAVE
MADE IT OUT, AND FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO BECOME BETTER ALLIES.

YOUTUBERS

NOWTHISISLIVING / SHANNON BEVERIDGE

SHANNON BEVERIDGE IS A KEY YOUTUBER KNOWN FOR "NOWTHISISLIVING." HER VLOGS COVER LESBIAN LIFE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND LGBTQ+ ISSUES. SHE USES HER PLATFORM TO CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND ADVOCATE FOR LGBTQ+ AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE.

AMBERS CLOSET / AMBER WHITTINGTON

AMBERS CLOSET IS A YOUTUBER AND INFLUENCER KNOWN FOR HER FASHION, LIFESTYLE, AND LGBTQ+ CONTENT. SHE SHARES FASHION HAULS, MAKEUP TUTORIALS, AND DISCUSSES LGBTQ+ TOPICS, ADVOCATING FOR INCLUSIVITY AND SELF-LOVE.

CONNOR FRANTA

CONNOR FRANTA BECAME KNOWN FOR HIS DIVERSE YOUTUBE CONTENT, FROM COMEDY TO INTROSPECTIVE VLOGS. BEYOND YOUTUBE, HE'S AN AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR, AND LGBTQ+ ADVOCATE, SHARING PERSONAL STORIES AND PROMOTING POSITIVITY.

TEAM2MOMS

TEAM2MOMS IS A POPULAR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FEATURING DENISE AND EBONY, A MARRIED COUPLE RAISING THEIR FAMILY TOGETHER. THEY SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AS A SAME-SEX COUPLE NAVIGATING PARENTHOOD AND FAMILY LIFE, OFFERING REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES.

ACE DAD ADVICE / CODY DAIGLE-ORIANS

CODY DAIGLE-ORIANS (THEY/THEM) IS A WRITER AND ASEXUALITY EDUCATOR KNOWN FOR CREATING ACE DAD ADVICE, OFFERING SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPLORING ASEXUALITY. THEY'VE AUTHORED BOOKS LIKE "I AM ACE" AND CONTRIBUTED TO "BEING ACE." CODY ADVOCATES FOR ASEXUALITY VISIBILITY.

JAMMIDODGER / JAMIE RAINES

JAMIE RAINES IS A TRANSGENDER YOUTUBER WHO SHARES HIS TRANSITION JOURNEY. HIS VIDEOS COVER HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, SURGERY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND RELATIONSHIPS. JAMIE ADVOCATES FOR TRANSGENDER RIGHTS AND VISIBILITY, PROMOTING ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING.

TIKTOKERS

@KISSYDUERRE / KISSY DUERRÉ

KISSY DUERRÉ IS A PROMINENT TIKTOK CREATOR AND ACTIVIST KNOWN FOR HER ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF RACISM, SEXISM, AND TRANSPHOBIA. SHE USES HER PLATFORM TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND FOSTER DISCUSSIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS, INCLUDING POSITIVITY, ACCEPTANCE, SELF-AWARENESS, GENDER DIVERSITY, AND CHALLENGING COLONIAL STANDARDS OF BEAUTY AND GENDER NORMS.

@TERRELL_JARIUS / TERRELL & JARIUS JOSEPH

TERRELL AND JARIUS JOSEPH ARE BLACK GAY DADS FROM LOUISIANA WHO ARE SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS. THEY BECAME FAMOUS IN 2019 AS THE FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE ON THE REBOOT OF WIFE SWAP. THEY HAVE A LARGE FOLLOWING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, WITH 2.1 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK, WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AS FATHERS AND NORMALIZE LGBTQ+ PARENTING.

@SASH1E / SASHA ALLEN

SASHA ALLEN IS A TRANSGENDER MAN AS WELL AS AN ASPIRING SINGER, SONGWRITER, VOCALIST, COMPOSER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA STAR. GAINING POPULARITY THROUGH SONG COVER VIDEOS, ORIGINAL PERFORMANCES, AND WAS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION FOR THE VOICE. HE HAS ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS A NOTABLE FIGURE IN THE MUSIC SCENE.

@LIAMLAZ23 / LIAM LAZ

LIAM LAZ, AN ACTIVIST AND TRANSGENDER MAN, DOCUMENTS HIS TRANSITION JOURNEY ON TIKTOK, FROM IDEATION TO PLANNING, SURGERY, AND RECOVERY. THROUGH SHARING HIS STORY, HE HAS BUILT A SIGNIFICANT FOLLOWING AND EDUCATES OTHERS ABOUT TRANSGENDER TRANSITION.

@EDENXJAY / EDEN & JAY TREVINO

EDEN AND JAY TREVINO, A LIVELY SAME-SEX COUPLE FROM LOS ANGELES, ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LGBTQ VISIBILITY. AS PROUD LATINX CONTENT CREATORS, THEY SHARE RELATIONSHIP ADVICE, TRAVEL TIPS, COOKING INSPIRATION, AND LIFESTYLE CONTENT. THEY AIM TO GROW THEIR COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATE WITH INCLUSIVE BRANDS TO PROMOTE AN INCLUSIVE VISION OF THE WORLD.

@ALOKVMENON / ALOK VAID-MENON

Alok Vaid-Menon is a gender non-conforming artist and activist who challenges gender binaries through their poetry, fashion, and performances. They advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility and fluid self-expression. Known for their bold style and thought-provoking insights, Alok inspires dialogue on identity and acceptance.

PODCASTS

MADE IT OUT

"Made it out" is a podcast hosted by Mal Glowenke, a Texas-raised lesbian. Each week, she discusses topics relevant to queer women, such as relationships, religion, and culture, while sharing her personal experiences.

TWO DYKES AND A MIC

"TWO DYKES AND A MIC" IS A COMEDY PODCAST HOSTED BY RACHEL SCANLON AND MCKENZIE GOODWIN. THEY DISCUSS LGBTQ+ CULTURE, PERSONAL LIVES, DATING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND CURRENT EVENTS WITH HUMOR AND CANDIDNESS.

ALLO AND ACE

"ALLO AND ACE" IS A PODCAST BY COURTNEY LANG AND ROYCE ALLEN, FOCUSING ON ASEXUAL AND AROMANTIC EXPERIENCES. THEY DISCUSS IDENTITIES, DEBUNK MYTHS, AND SHARE PERSONAL STORIES THROUGH CONVERSATIONS AND GUEST INTERVIEWS.

HAPPY HEALTHY HOMO

"HAPPY HEALTHY HOMO" IS A PODCAST HOSTED BY KEEGAN HIRST AND JOEL WOOD, FOCUSING ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. IT COVERS FITNESS, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SELF-CARE WITH EXPERT INTERVIEWS AND PERSONAL STORIES.

GETTING CURIOUS

"GETTING CURIOUS" IS HOSTED BY JONATHAN VAN NESS, A NON-BINARY INDIVIDUAL WHO EXPLORES DIVERSE TOPICS FROM POLITICS TO POP CULTURE WITH EXPERTS, OFFERING ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE CONVERSATIONS.

GENDER REVEAL

"GENDER REVEAL" IS A PODCAST THAT EXPLORES NONBINARY AND TRANSGENDER EXPERIENCES. LISTEN TO INTERVIEWS WITH NOTABLE TRANS GUESTS, DISCUSSIONS ON CURRENT EVENTS, ADVICE, AND A JOURNEY TOWARD UNDERSTANDING GENDER.

THE QUEER COLLECTIVE PODCAST

The Queer Collective Podcast is hosted by Emily and Karbon, offering insightful and entertaining discussions on LGBTQ+ topics, from politics and social issues to pop culture and relationships.

THE BISEXUAL AGENDA

"THE BISEXUAL AGENDA" IS A PODCAST THAT EXPLORES BISEXUALITY THROUGH INTERVIEWS, STORIES, AND DISCUSSIONS, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR CELEBRATING AND UNDERSTANDING BISEXUAL EXPERIENCES AND IDENTITY.

THE GAY MEN
GOING DEEPER

"THE GAY MEN GOING DEEPER PODCAST" IS HOSTED BY MATT LANDSIEDEL AND MICHAEL DIIORIO. THEY LEAD DISCUSSIONS AND EXPLORE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF GAY MEN'S LIVES, OFFERING INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES WITHIN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

LGBTQ&A

"LGBTQ&A PODCAST" FEATURES WEEKLY INTERVIEWS WITH INFLUENTIAL LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS, HOSTED BY JEFFREY MASTERS.

BAD QUEERS

"BAD QUEERS", HOSTED BY KRIS AND SHANA, TALK ABOUT CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES, CELEBRATING IDENTITY, AND SHARING UNIQUE QUEER PERSPECTIVES. THIS PODCAST OFFERS PROVOCATIVE AND INSPIRING DISCUSSIONS ON THE LGBTQ+ EXPERIENCE.